Senior Analyst, FP&A

Job Purpose

As a Senior Analyst within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering insightful financial analysis, driving strategic budgeting and forecasting processes, and empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position requires a proactive partnership with business units to enhance financial visibility, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding leadership toward achieving corporate objectives through rigorous financial planning and performance analysis.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

You will lead the coordination and preparation of comprehensive annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic priorities. This includes developing, maintaining, and enhancing sophisticated financial models to support planning cycles, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing. You will consolidate and evaluate budget submissions from business units, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to strategic goals. Additionally, you will monitor performance against plan, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to present to the Senior Manager, FP&A, enabling timely corrective actions.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth variance analysis to compare actual performance against budget and forecast, pinpointing key business drivers, and recommending strategic corrective measures. You will deliver analytical support for high-impact initiatives, operational decisions, and cost optimization programs, providing actionable insights to drive efficiency and profitability. Furthermore, you will conduct pricing, margin, and product profitability studies to inform commercial strategies and decisions. As the designated point of contact for trade promotion activities, you will oversee pre- and post-evaluation of promotional spend, ensuring compliance and optimizing trade promotion investments to maximize return on investment.

Management Reporting & Insights

You will design and deliver precise, timely financial reports and dynamic dashboards tailored for senior leadership and corporate teams, transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Your role will involve supporting monthly and quarterly business reviews with compelling presentations that bridge the gap between financial data and strategic decision-making. Rigorous data integrity checks and controls will be essential to maintain the accuracy and reliability of management reporting, ensuring stakeholders can trust the insights provided.

Business Partnership & Collaboration

You will serve as a trusted financial advisor to cross-functional teams, offering expert guidance, challenging assumptions, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Collaborating closely with leaders in Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and Operations, you will support their planning needs, foster accountability, and drive financial discipline across the organization. Additionally, you will contribute to ad-hoc analysis and special projects, providing financial expertise to address emerging business challenges and opportunities.

Systems & Process Improvement

You will actively contribute to the enhancement of FP&A systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy. Leveraging advanced ERP systems such as SAP and business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau, you will enable real-time analytics and data-driven decision-making. Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives, you will streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and implement best practices to elevate the FP&A function’s performance and impact.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a strong academic foundation.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or financial analysis roles.
• Exceptional financial modelling capabilities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau, is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or food manufacturing sector is preferred, though not mandatory.
• A keen analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to exercise sound commercial judgment.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the capacity to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across functions.

What Sets Us Apart

We are committed to fostering an environment where professional growth and learning are prioritized. Through structured training programs, mentorship opportunities, and cross-functional development initiatives, we empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our mission-driven work contributes to critical initiatives supporting food security, sustainability, and digital transformation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in your role.

Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and encourages teamwork, ensuring every voice is heard and ideas are transformed into action. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage, and programs designed to support work-life balance, reflecting our commitment to your well-being.

By joining our team, you will gain access to cutting-edge technology, process automation, and modern operational practices that drive excellence and innovation. This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of financial strategy, shaping the future of our organization while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.